Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Crohn’s disease patients show signs of mild cognitive impairment. Cognitive responsiveness was found to be 10 percent slower in Crohn’s disease patients, and this impairment was associated with symptom severity and active inflammation. The results go hand in hand with the claims by many patients who report memory lapses and difficulty concentrating. The study also ...click here to read more

Chronic inflammation in Crohn’s disease is associated with abdominal tumors (peritoneal mesothelioma). The researchers examined data from nearly 3,800 participants with malignant mesothelioma (MM), of which 500 had peritoneal mesothelioma (PM), to look for a possible link with Crohn’s disease. Three of the patients were found to have Crohn’s disease, but only one of them ...click here to read more

Kidney stones form inside the kidneys and are incredibly painful to pass. There are many reasons why a kidney stone would develop, such as inadequate hydration, excess calcium buildup, and excess uric acid accumulation associated with a high protein diet. There are also other, less familiar causes of kidney stones you should be aware of. ...click here to read more

Eyelid inflammation, known as blepharitis, is a common condition in which the eyelid gets inflamed and coated with oily particles and bacteria. Blepharitis is commonly associated with eyelid swelling, redness, itchiness, and stinging or burning in the eyes. There are four main types of blepharitis: anterior, posterior, mixed, and rosacea blepharitis. Anterior blepharitis is characterized ...click here to read more

Scleritis is the inflammation of the white of the eye (sclera), a serious and painful condition. The sclera is comprised of tough, fibrous tissues protecting the eye and covering 83 percent of its surface. In majority of cases, scleritis is associated with an underlying autoimmune disorder, such as rheumatoid arthritis, for example. There are two ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome is associated with independent brain-to-gut and gut-to-brain pathways, according to research. Researcher Dr. Nicholas J. Talley said, “This is an exciting time as the causes of IBS and other functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are slowly being unraveled. The recognition that while nerve signaling is bidirectional, either the gut or the brain can ...click here to read more

Gastroparesis is a condition in which the stomach motility (spontaneous contraction of the muscles) does not function properly. When stomach muscles are strong and healthy, they push the food forward along the digestive tract, until it is ready to be released through the bowels. In gastroparesis, the motility is limited or does not work at ...click here to read more

Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea. The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped tissue in front of the eye covering the pupil and iris. Keratitis has numerous causes, such as bacteria, virus, fungus, or even parasites. Even minor injuries or improper use of contact lenses can cause noninfectious keratitis. Addressing keratitis in a timely manner ...click here to read more